Finding the Third Proportional to 326,208 and 504,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,208 and 504,156 is: 779,175.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,208 : 504,156 = 504,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,208/504,156 = 504,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,208x = 504,156 × 504,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,208x = 254,173,272,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,173,272,336/326,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779,175.47
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